MTL NOVEL Chapter 41: 41
Chapter 41: I'm Not Joking, Your Omanyte Might Not Survive Tonight! A Fine Line Between Heaven and Hell! (Please Follow!)
[Vortex Pokémon: Omanyte]
[Level: 37]
[Type: Rock, Water]
[Gender: Male]
[Base Stats: C-Class (355)]
[Individual Stats: B-Class (101)]
[Ability: Shell Armor]
[Nature: Relaxed]
[Moves: Bind, Withdraw, Rollout, Sand Attack, Water Gun, Mud Shot, Brine, Ancient Power]
[Status: Severe Internal Injuries, Exhausted, Dehydrated]
[Evolution Path: Omanyte ➔ Omastar]
[Traits: None]
...
Looking at Omanyte's status screen, Ye Yinchuan had many thoughts running through his mind.
A level 37 Omanyte was already quite powerful, making it a dangerous wild Pokémon...
In this world of Pokémon, while people couldn't see these status screens, the concept of levels was indeed real, representing a Pokémon's growth and strength.
However, determining a Pokémon's level without professional equipment was difficult, even with testing, only an approximate range could be assessed.
Being able to judge a level purely by eye was nearly impossible.
A wild Omanyte at level 37, possessing strong abilities and moves, yet somehow ended up captured?
Professional fishing crews did have licensed trainers onboard to prevent powerful wild Pokémon from causing damage or casualties when caught.
But this Omanyte had no visible external injuries, showing no signs of battle.
"Severe internal injuries... that explains it."
Ye Yinchuan noticed the status description and immediately spotted the problem.
[Severe internal injuries: If not treated in time, survival is unlikely past tonight.]
"Damn, that serious? There's not a single visible wound, yet it's this bad... truly internal injuries."
He wasn't sure what this Omanyte had gone through, but he trusted his "Treasure Appraisal Eye" more than an X-ray machine in a hospital.
After scanning the status screen again, Ye Yinchuan had a clear idea of the situation.
[The streamer looks off... is there a problem with this Omanyte?]
[Bad sign, looks like Bro Maoxian is about to lose his shirt.]
"Big Bro Kabi, say something! You're scaring me!"
Mao Xian, watching the chat, started feeling uneasy.
"Relax, it's just a small issue."
"What issue?"
"Your Omanyte might not survive the night."
Ye Yinchuan said calmly.
After all, this Omanyte's severe internal injuries must've been accumulating for a while.
"What?!"
[666! Bro Maoxian is going bankrupt on the spot!]
[Tonight? LMAO, is there still time to resell it?]
[Bet the seller already knew this!]
[Nothing was wrong at first, but once the streamer appraised it, now it's doomed!]
@Officer Tan: [What's going on? Omanyte may not be endangered, but if it dies due to negligence, there could be legal consequences!]
Mao Xian panicked, "Bro, you're not joking, right?!"
Now, he wasn't just facing financial loss but potentially legal trouble from the Pokémon Protection Bureau.
"I'll say it again. I'm not joking. Your Omanyte might not survive the night... if you do nothing."
Mao Xian was on the verge of breaking down, but hearing Ye Yinchuan's last words, he clutched onto hope:
"Big Bro Kabi, you're the expert here! Teach me what to do! There must be a way!"
@Officer Tan: [Pokémon's lives are no joke. I'm worried too!]
Ye Yinchuan didn't keep him hanging:
"Take it to a Pokémon Center now; it might still be saved."
Mao Xian checked the time and looked despairingly at his location: "The nearest Pokémon Hospital is ten kilometers away. It's too late at night to find a ride!"
[Pokémon Centers can treat it!]
[Forget it, the treatment cost is unknown, and even if it survives, you might not recover your money.]
[It's too much trouble at this hour, just let nature take its course!]
@Officer Tan: [I don't think you should give up so easily. If all else fails, call the Pokémon Protection Bureau. I can't deploy personnel directly while streaming, but procedures exist.]
"There's a Pokémon Center just three kilometers away! I can run there holding Omanyte. But..."
Mao Xian hesitated.
"Streamer, you still haven't told me if this Omanyte is worth saving. If it recovers, can I at least break even?"
Ye Yinchuan sighed. While he understood the concern, he still admonished:
"A Pokémon's life is priceless. You can't just think about making your money back. You were unaware before, but now that you know, you have a duty to help it. Officer Tan, you agree, right?"
@Officer Tan: [If you knowingly let a Pokémon suffer without taking action, you could be held accountable.]
"I get it... but I still want to know how bad my losses are."
Mao Xian resigned himself to the reality of a financial hit.
[Tragic.]
[Bro Maoxian is gonna wake up punching himself for buying this Omanyte!]
[Guess he won't be affording his nutrition shakes this month.]
"You might not lose money, you could even make a little."
Ye Yinchuan finally shared his appraisal results:
"I checked recent market trends. Your Omanyte is around level 35, with B-Class individual stats, a solid Shell Armor ability, and respectable move potential. If it recovers well with no lasting damage, it should be worth at least this much."
Ye Yinchuan held up a single finger.
"Bro? You mean... 6,000?"
[Bro, six grand? That's not what one finger means!]
[Low education, easy jail time!]
Ye Yinchuan sighed at the misunderstanding.
"Let me put it this way—at least nine thousand."
"Whoa! Really?! Big Bro Kabi, you're my hero!"
Mao Xian was ecstatic.
If that were true, he could almost double his investment, excluding medical fees.
[I'm fuming! Why does he still make money?!]
[Streamer is OP—one sentence can send someone to heaven or hell!]
"Actually, if Omanyte were a lower level, it'd be worth even more. But you can't control that with wild Pokémon."
"Be careful—it's still wild and injured. Make sure to protect yourself. One Ancient Power could send you flying."
"Oh, and give it some water before you go. It's dehydrated."
"And you'll need to register Omanyte later. Officer Tan will contact you for that."
Seeing Mao Xian about to rush out, Ye Yinchuan quickly wrapped things up.
"Thanks, streamer! I love you! If Omanyte makes it, I'll send you a gift! Mwah!"
Mao Xian was about to disconnect.
"Wait! I have one more way to help you make even more!"
Ye Yinchuan spoke fast.
Mao Xian was an early follower, and since he'd just promised a gift, Ye Yinchuan figured he'd give him one last boost for a better outcome.